Effect of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Humidity on Neonates: A Systematic Review.

This study explores the role of room humidity levels in the neonate intensive care unit (NICU) and how they impact their growth and development in this fragile stage. The study considers seven relevant studies that have explored this factor in different settings. Humidity's role in developing neonatal conditions, such as respiratory distress and fungal infections, is also elaborated on. For the literature review, the study utilized PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases to guarantee comprehensive findings on the role of NICU room humidity on neonates. By examining these studies' evidence, the research highlights the paramount need to ensure that the room has adequate moisture, as exposure to less desirable humidity levels increases mortality and the severity of morbidity rates among neonates. The fact that the majority of NICUs lack humidity control, which is required, stimulated us to conduct this review.